My passion for health came about when I was a teenager. During high school I was diagnosed with a thyroid disorder (read my thyroid story). It was difficult to accept the fact that I had a health issue at such a young age, but instead of letting it pull me down, I learned everything I could to improve my health. I paired my newfound knowledge with my love for good food, and over the years I’ve experimented my way towards creating healthy and delicious eats.
To me, being healthy is not just about nutrition and fitness. While those are important, they are just part of the equation. I believe that mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness are just as, if not more important to living a full and healthy lifestyle.
I believe that a healthy lifestyle should be one of life’s main priorities, and nutrition and fitness are complementary to that. I think that sometimes people place too much priority on nutrition and fitness, which causes them become a source of stress rather than wellness. That’s why I try to maintain a balanced view when it comes to my eating habits and exercise routine. These things are disciplines that can and should be practiced in an enjoyable way rather than becoming a source of stress or anxiety. Because of this, eating and exercise habits are bound to vary from person to person. And that’s okay. Life is hard enough as it is, so nutrition and fitness should make things better rather than more difficult. So I guess you could say I take a somewhat easy-going approach to nutrition and fitness.
I believe that food is fuel. I also believe that eating should be enjoyable, satisfying, and just plain fun! That’s why I strive to make and eat healthy yet delicious foods as much as I can. With that being said, you should know that I eat meat. I don’t eat all organic foods. And you know what? Sometimes I enjoy fast food. There, I said it! My point is that I am by no means a “perfect” eater.
I would say that I follow the 70/30 rule. 70% of the time I aim to eat clean, whole foods. I try to avoid eating processed foods, refined carbohydrates, and foods with added sugar. And the other 30% of the time? Well, let’s just say that I’ve never been one to turn down pizza…or ice cream 
What I mean is that I believe that there is definitely room for “splurging” within a healthy lifestyle, and you will certainly see that here at GML!
